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(Azure) Cloud Engineering Manager

Plano, Texas

Hybrid

Contract

$70/hr - $90/hr

Our client has an **urgent** hiring need for a highly experienced and skilled **Cloud Engineering Manager** with a focus on **Microsoft Azure,** Office 365, and other cloud platforms to join our team and ensure the resiliency, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be an Azure expert - applications, network systems, etc.

As the Cloud Engineering Manager you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and overseeing our cloud infrastructure and ensuring its seamless operation. You will be responsible for managing a team of experts, defining and implementing cloud infrastructure strategies, and ensuring compliance with best practices and security standards.

***Act fast and apply now – interviews will kick off next week!***

**Location:** Plano Texas 75024

**Hybrid Schedule:** 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

**Contract Duration:** 6 - 12 months

Required Skills & Experience

+ Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure in a leadership capacity.

+ Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends.

+ Terraform is required as a lot of it is used here.

+ Must be familiar with cloud deployment models-public and private.

+ Must have proficiency in core Azure Services such as Azure Virtual Machines (not too much VM work, but need to have knowledge), Azure Storage-Azure Networking and Azure AD--overall knowledge about how to optimize performance and efficiency.

+ Azure Security-knowledge of VPN, Firewall, Network

+ Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices-including CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps-important for streamlining software releases and infrastructure changes.

+ Understanding Azure Monitor and how to use to monitor

+ SharePoint / Office 365

Preferred Skills:

+ Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect) highly desirable.

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (Master's preferred).

What You Will Be Doing

+ Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and administrators.

+ Provide guidance, training, and support to team members

+ Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

+ Cloud Engineering Management:

+ Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based services within the Microsoft Azure platform, Microsoft Office 365 suite, and other cloud platforms.

+ Oversee the provisioning, configuration, and optimization of Azure resources.

+ Monitor system performance, availability, security, and costs.

+ Collaborate with other IT staff and stakeholders to understand business requirements for new and existing Azure/Office 365 services and other cloud solutions.

+ Implement Azure/Office 365 and other cloud platform automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines).

+ Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline Azure resource management and deployment.

+ Embrace Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to maintain infrastructure configurations.

+ Act as a liaison with Microsoft, other cloud providers, and third-party vendors.

+ Create, maintain, and test disaster recovery plans related to Azure, Office 365, and other cloud services.

+ Lead the development of fully automated provisioning, management, scalability, and security

+ Lead Azure cloud strategy roadmap for cloud reliability and recommend best practices for operations

+ Lead organization in IaC modules contribution by developing new modules and maintaining existing modules

+ Design and implement Azure, Office 365, and other cloud platform governance, compliance, data protection, and cost management strategies.

+ Design and implement security policies, procedures, and controls to meet regulatory and compliance requirements for Azure and Office 365.

+ Regularly conduct security audits, risk analysis, application-level vulnerability testing, and security code reviews for cloud and Office 365 platforms.

+ Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of security-focused tools and services.

+ Work closely with IT security team to manage and respond to security incidents in Azure, Office 365, and other cloud platforms.

+ Ensure Azure resources are configured securely and in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

+ Implement and manage identity and access controls, encryption, and network security.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address business needs.

+ Develop and maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and security diagrams for Azure and Office 365.

+ Provide regular updates and reports on infrastructure performance and projects.

RESULTS EXPECTED:

+ The cloud tenant for Highland Homes is resilient, stable, scalable, secure, widely-supportable, cost-effective, monitored, and adheres to vendor Well-Architected Framework standards and security controls.

+ Solutions are properly designed and optimized based on business and department needs.

+ Backups and Disaster Recovery plans are successfully tested, documented, and maintained.

+ Architects, vendors, or team members are managed successfully.

***This role does not allow for C2C consultants nor participate in C2H. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship***

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Heather Allen

Specialization:

+ System Administration